Lot 3014
3014
cover 1879 (Jul.) cover to London, endorsed "Officer on Active Service in Zululand" and "Stamps not obtainable" with "6D" due h.s. on the front; cover with crest of H.M.S. Boadicea on the flap, indistinct Durban c.d.s. and "LONDON S.W./SC/AU 12/79" backstamp; minor creasing; very scarce. Photo

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cover 1879 (Jul.) cover to London, endorsed "Officer on Active Service in Zululand" and "Stamps not obtainable" with "6D" due h.s. on the front; cover with crest of H.M.S. Boadicea on the flap, indistinct Durban c.d.s. and "LONDON S.W./SC/AU 12/79" backstamp; minor creasing; very scarce. Photo

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Note: Mail from the Naval Brigade is most uncommon; the sender of this cover was Midshipman, the Hon. S.C. Colville who saw service ashore from 19 Mar. to 6 Aug. 1879; he accompanied the Eshowe Relief Column, was present at the battle of Ginghilovo and accompanied the Brigade to Port Durnford.

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